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Welcome to Biblical Talks, I am Michael Tolliver, let’s continue our gleaning through 1 Peter, let’s look at chapter 3 verses 1-7.
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct.
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.
For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
In the previous chapter, the Apostle encouraged slaves of wealthy owners to endure wrongs quietly, leaving justice to God. Now, he addresses wives of unbelieving husbands,( and this principle also applies to saved husbands) highlighting that their pure behavior, gentle and quiet spirit, and humble attitude are the strongest arguments for our faith. Who we are matters more than what we say. Our lives are our best sermons. If we put as much effort into cultivating our inner selves as we do our outer appearance, we will develop truly beautiful characters.
Peter in verse 1 tells the wives, to be subject to your own husbands. Let me first say this, wives are to submit by choice not by, pressure, force, intimidation, or compulsion. Also, Submission isn't about natural value. Men and women are equal before God, both created in His image, but they have different roles and positions. Listen to me, In Ephesians 5, Paul talks about the role of the wife in a Christian home. However, Peter is addressing a different situation. Paul discusses a Christian wife and husband who are both filled with the Spirit. He starts that section with, "Be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). Paul says, "Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:22), and "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it" (Ephesians 5:25). He's speaking about a Christian home where both husband and wife are Spirit-filled, and the husband loves his wife enough to die for her.
For order in any situation, there must be a head. In marriage, that head is the husband. When the wife is told to submit, it's not like a child obeying a parent. Some men think their wives should obey them like a child, but that's not true. Submission is voluntary. Paul tells the wife, "Submit yourself. This man loves you, and you should respond to him." A better word might be "respond." If your Christian husband tells you he loves you, you should respond with love.
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